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The goals of treatment are to keep the kidney disease from getting worse and prevent complications. This involves keeping your blood pressure under control (under 130/80. Controlling high blood pressure is the most effective way of slowing kidney damage from diabetic nephropathy...[read article]
Tests for Diabetic Nephropathy
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Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle. This article discusses the laboratory test to measure the amount of creatinine ... More
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The creatinine clearance test compares the level of creatinine in urine with the creatinine level in the blood. (Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine, whic... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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HbA1c is a test that measures the amount of glycated hemoglobin in your blood. Glycated hemoglobin is a substance in red blood cells that is formed when blood sugar... More
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The microalbuminuria test looks for small quantities of a protein called albumin in a urine sample. See also: Urine albumin More
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24 Hour Urine Albumin Output Test
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The microalbuminuria test looks for small quantities of a protein called albumin in a urine sample. See also: Urine albumin More
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BUN stands for blood urea nitrogen. Urea nitrogen is what forms when protein breaks down. A test can be done to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. More
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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a test used to check how well the kidneys are working. Specifically, it estimates how much blood passes through the tiny filters... More
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Albumin Excretion Rate Test
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Inulin Clearance Test
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A blood glucose test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a sample of your blood. See also: Glucose test - CSF; Glucose test - urine; Home blood glucose m... More
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The glucose urine test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a urine sample. The presence of glucose in the urine is called glycosuria or glucosuria. See also&#... More
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A protein urine test measures the amount of proteins, such as albumin, found in a urine sample. A blood test may also be done to measure the level of albumin. See&#... More
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Urea nitrogen renal clearance Test
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The osmolality urine test the concentration of particles in urine. Osmolality (particles/kg water) and osmolarity (particles/liter of solution) are sometimes confus... More
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Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine. It involves a number of tests to detect and measure various compounds that pass through ... More
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Urine Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
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The microalbuminuria test looks for small quantities of a protein called albumin in a urine sample. See also: Urine albumin More
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24-hour urine protein measures the amount of protein excreted in urine over a 24-hour period. See also: Bence-Jones protein test More
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Medical Procedures for Diabetic Nephropathy
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Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to remove these substances. More
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Keep Blood Glucose under Control
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Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to remove these substances. More
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Dialysis is a method of removing toxic substances (impurities or wastes) from the blood when the kidneys are unable to remove these substances. More
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High Blood Pressure Management
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Prescribed Medications for Diabetic Nephropathy
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LOSARTAN (loe SAR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure and to reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients. This drug also slows the progression of kidney dis... More
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ENALAPRIL (e NAL a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. More
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CAPTOPRIL (KAP toe pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is used to treat heart damage after a heart a... More
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IRBESARTAN (ir be SAR tan) is used to treat high blood pressure. This drug also slows down the progression of kidney disease in diabetic patients. More
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LISINOPRIL (lyse IN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect the heart immedia... More
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FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high bloo... More
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METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat h... More
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DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, whic... More
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REGULAR INSULIN (REG yuh ler IN su lin) is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a short-acting insulin that s... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Diabetic Nephropathy
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REGULAR INSULIN (REG yuh ler IN su lin) is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a short-acting insulin that s... More
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Self Care for Diabetic Nephropathy
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Maintain Healthy Weight
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Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose. Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called a glucometer. ... More
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Diets for Diabetic Nephropathy
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Low Protein Diet
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
